World T20: Dwayne Bravo welcomes favourite tag
September 20th, 2012 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Sep 20 (IANS/CMC) All-rounder Dwayne Bravo has welcomed comments from some pundits who consider the West Indies to be among favourites to win the ICC world Twenty/20 tournament underway in ... Read more...
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Decision on prime ministerial candidate at appropriate time: BJP
September 10th, 2012 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The BJP Monday did not reject or endorse remarks of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray backing Sushma Swaraj as NDA's prime ministerial candidate but ... Read more...
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Thackeray bats for Sushma Swaraj as PM, BJP says decision later (Lead)
September 9th, 2012 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai/New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray Sunday expressed his admiration for BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and said she was best suited to becoming the next ... Read more...
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Ghana defeat Malawi in African Nations Cup qualifier
September 9th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Accra (Ghana), Sep 9 (IANS) Ghana defeated Malawi 2-0 in the final first-leg qualifying match for the 2013 African Cup of Nations played at the Accra Sports Stadium.Ghana's Black Stars ... Read more...
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Jennie Garth spotted with a mystery man
August 17th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 90210 star has announced last week that she is dating again after splitting from her husband of many years Peter Facinell. The 40 years old ... Read more...
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Sanjay Dutt adopts father’s ‘Mujhe Jeene Do’ look for ‘SOS’
August 13th, 2012 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt adopted his father Sunil Dutt's dacoit avatar from 1963 film "Mujhe Jeene Do" for upcoming movie "Son Of Sardar" (SOS).The actor ... Read more...
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Eddie Murphy and Rocsi Diaz deny relationship
July 16th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) BET’s 106 & Park host Rocsi Diaz has poured cold water on the hot rumor that she is in a relationship with Hollywood comedian Eddie Murphy. ... Read more...
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Abhishek holds special screening of ‘Bol Bachchan’
July 14th, 2012 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan held a special screening of "Bol Bachchan" for his "Dostana" friend John Abraham, and the two couldn't stop themselves from showing their ... Read more...
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Respect brings more happiness than bank balance
June 21st, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 21 (IANS) Overall happiness is based on the degree of respect and admiration you command in society, rather than your bank balance, says a new research.
Psychological scientist ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama meets fellow Nobel icon Suu Kyi
June 20th, 2012 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, June 20 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama met fellow Nobel laureate and Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in London, an aide of the spiritual leader ... Read more...
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Goodyear advances on list of America’s most reputable companies
June 5th, 2012 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 5 IANS) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has again been recognized as one of America's most reputable companies by Forbes, ranked 26th on the magazine's seventh annual ... Read more...
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Pakistani dailies upbeat on Kayani’s India statement
April 20th, 2012 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's statements on cutting expenditures on defence and using them instead to uplift the people has been lauded by Pakistani dailies, with one ... Read more...
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Show respect, regard to artists: Big B
March 24th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says it upsets him when he sees people disrespect talent, especially at cultural performances."I see many a moment when the professionals play ... Read more...
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Bappi, Shekhar’s ‘Ooh la la’ moment
March 13th, 2012 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Composer Bappi Lahiri went "Ooh la la" on the sets of "Movers & Shakers" and made actor-anchor Shekhar Suman dance to his music on ... Read more...
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Cosmetic surgery scares Cate Blanchett
March 5th, 2012 - 4:38 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 5 (IANS) Actress Cate Blanchett says she is scared of cosmetic procedures and insists she will not be getting Botox anytime soon."I'm not sitting on a ... Read more...
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We need to start our Olympic preparation now: Nobbs
February 27th, 2012 - 1:22 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) India hockey coach Michael Nobbs said the team's preparation for the 2012 London Olympics started Sunday with a 8-1 in over France in the final ... Read more...
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Reese Witherspoon changed her dress 6 times before meeting Kate Middleton
February 20th, 2012 - 11:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Feb 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actress Reese Witherspoon has sent out an unusual request to Kate Middleton. The 35-year-old was on Ellen DeGeneres show where she talked about her admiration and respect ... Read more...
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Snooki tweets a picture of herself without makeup
January 20th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Snooki may be one of the most famous reality television stars around currently but she was barely recognizable today (the 19th of January 2012) on ... Read more...
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Chinese company pulls out Steve Jobs dolls from market
January 17th, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) A Chinese company that produced a doll of technology mogul and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is reportedly pulling the figure from markets following pressure from Apple ... Read more...
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Dutch queen tours Abu Dhabi mosque
January 9th, 2012 - 12:50 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 8 (IANS/WAM) Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque here Sunday.She was accompanied by Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and his wife Princess Maxima and ... Read more...
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Beckham set to stay with LA Galaxy
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Former England captain David Beckham is likely to extend his contract with MLS side LA Galaxy, turning down the chance to play with the ... Read more...
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Russia should help resolve Gita issue: India (Lead)
December 27th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A day before a Siberian court delivers its verdict on a petition seeking to ban the Bhagavad Gita, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday met ... Read more...
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Celine Dion owns 3,000 pairs of shoes
December 16th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Dec 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Where will you keep 3,000 pairs of shoes? Well if you are as rich as Celine Dion, you will be able to figure out a way. ... Read more...
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Amitabh overwhelmed with letter from Dilip Kumar
December 15th, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is overjoyed after receiving praise from thespian Dilip Kumar and says he no longer needs any other endorsements after receiving such ... Read more...
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Horror films have loyal audience, says Shiney Ahuja
December 2nd, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Actor Shiney Ahuja's next is horror-thriller "Ghost" and he believes the genre has its own niche following."Horror movies have their own loyal audience who love ... Read more...
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Kelly Rowland wants to kiss Tinie Tempah
November 16th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) X Factor judge Kelly Rowland has revealed that if she had the chance to kiss anyone under the mistletoe this Christmas it will be rapper Tinie Tempah. ... Read more...
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Edwards again eyeing Tendulkar’s wicket
November 12th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) Elated after having grabbed Indian master batsman Sachin Tendulkar's wicket in the series opener, West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards hopes for an encore in ... Read more...
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‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier loses his battle against cancer
November 8th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) "Smokin" Joe Frazier, former heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali's fiercest rival, lost his battle against liver cancer at the age of 67.Frazier, also ... Read more...
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Guardiola denies Villa-Messi rift
November 6th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 6 (IANS) FC Barcelona football coach Pep Guardiola used his pre-game press conference to deny rumours of a rift between strikers David Villa and Lionel Messi.The Valencia-based paper ... Read more...
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Moscow holds contest for grandmoms
November 1st, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow will hold Wednesday its first contest for grandmothers, Moscow Super-Babushka 2011, authorities said.A total of 105 women aged over 50 have put forward their ... Read more...
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UAE, Tunisia discuss bilateral cooperation
October 31st, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Tunisia have discussed bilateral cooperation in the social sector.The meeting between Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi, UAE's minister for Social ... Read more...
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Clarkson wants to punch Adele
October 23rd, 2011 - 5:34 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 23 (IANS) Kelly Clarkson has joked she wants to punch Adele in the face because she is so talented."I want to punch Adele in the face! She is ... Read more...
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I always take criticism in my stride: Dev Anand
October 18th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) His last few directorial ventures, including the latest "Chargesheet", may have bombed at the box-office, but the evergreen Dev Anand says he takes criticism ... Read more...
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Emily Blunt named face of Opium fragrance
September 22nd, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 22 (IANS) Actress Emily Blunt has become the new face of Yves Saint Laurent's Opium fragrance.The "Devil Wears Prada" actress will feature in all new television and print ... Read more...
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Power without status glories in demeaning others
September 21st, 2011 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) People who possess power but lack status tend to engage in activities that demean others, says a new study.That explains why the government clerk is so ... Read more...
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